Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for KidsLearn about amazing Black women in STEM--15 fascinating science biographies for kids 9 to 12Throughout history, Black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating...
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Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Survived Slavery and Became Millionaires"By telling the little-known stories of six pioneering African American entrepreneurs, Black Fortunes makes a worthy contribution to black history, to business history, and to American history."--Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times Bestselling author of Hidden FiguresBetween the years of 1830 and 1927, as...
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Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is PossibleA groundbreaking look at how Black visionaries--from Wall Street to Lagos and beyond--are reimagining capitalism to benefit the needs of Black people and, ultimately, everyone. "Black Capitalists is a dive into the history of how money is made and our attitudes about wealth. A...
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Billie EilishFrom legendary recording artist and two-time Academy Award winner Billie Eilish, an intimate look at her life--both on and offstage--in this stunning photography book. Billie Eilish is a once in a generation superstar. With distinctive visual flare and darkly poignant lyricss that rival performers...
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Beyond They/Them: 20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-Diverse People You Should KnowBeyond They/Them is a captivating, gorgeously illustrated book celebrating 20 trailblazing nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit individuals who have left an indelible mark on music, sports, film and television, politics, and more. Explore 20 biographies of game-changing and noteworthy nonbinary people of diverse backgrounds and...
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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the KingIn this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise. After Baz Luhrmann's movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley's music and style, reigniting a debate...
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Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our FutureIncluded in the Lakota People's Law Project Decolonized Reading List for 2025 We find our way forward by going back. The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us....
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Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the HolocaustAuthor: Janet Singer ApplefieldPublisher: Cypress HousePublished: 05/01/2024Pages: 200Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.98h x 5.98w x 0.55dISBN: 9798985408669Audience: Ages 9-12
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Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in AmericaFrom Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail comes an exquisite memoir about fatherhood, religion, and the search for identity in an ever-shifting world. The son of Egyptian immigrants, Aymann Ismail came of age in the shadow of 9/11, tracking the barrage of predatory headlines pervading...
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Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's SoulAs one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, "I'm so glad I don't have your job." To which he would explain that palliative care is more about living than dying, then offer...
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Beauty Fades/Dumb Is Forever: The Making of a Happy WomanJudge Judy has heard enough.As a family court judge in New York City and now in her successful TV courtroom show, she has listened to thousands of excuses, complaints, and tales of woe from women of every background, and she's ready to rule. Women,...
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Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black CargoOne of the New York Times' Most Memorable Literary Moments of the Last 25 Years! - New York Times Bestseller - TIME Magazine's Best Nonfiction Book of 2018 - New York Public Library's Best Book of 2018 - NPR's Book Concierge Best Book of...
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's ParadeFrom Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let's have a parade!Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented...
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Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist"Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever...
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Bad Friend: How Women Revolutionized Modern FriendshipA smart and thought-provoking memoir, history, and cultural critique about the turmoil and complexity of female friendship Our culture today is inundated with narratives about the strength of female friendship, whether through images of girl power, BFFs, or work wives. Yet cultural historian Tiffany...
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Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your LifeA National Bestseller! "Read this book to connect with your highest self." --Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet "We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it."...
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Autobiography of a YogiAn autobiographical account of an early nineteenth-century yogi as he reaches self-realization, identification with his larger self, mankind, and union with his God.Author: Paramahansa Yogananda,YoganandaPublisher: Self-Realization Fellowship PublishersPublished: 05/01/1994Pages: 448Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.20dISBN: 9780876120835
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A Perfect Union of Contrary ThingsNew York Times Bestseller A Perfect Union of Contrary Things is the authorized biography of musician and vintner Maynard James Keenan. Co-author Sarah Jensen's 30-year friendship with Keenan gives her unique insight into his history and career trajectory. The book traces Keenan's journey from...
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Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony EdwardsThe first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness.From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time...
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Anonymous Male: A Life Among SpiesA no-holds-barred memoir about identity, from a former Hostage Rescue Team sniper who left the FBI on 9/11 only to lose himself, moving deeper into a world of spies. "I can think of no recent book that so deeply penetrates the layers civilization has...
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